The Lebanese Army announced, in a statement on Thursday, that nine individuals including a Syrian national were arrested over the trade of fire that took place in Tayouneh today.

“On 14/10/2021, as protesters were en route to Adliyeh area to observe a sit-in, a clash broke out and fire was exchanged in the region of Tayouneh-Badaro, killing and wounding many citizens,” the statement read.

“The army raided several locations in search for shooters and arrested nine individuals from both sides, including a Syrian,” it added.